Police in Accra are investigating the fatal shooting of two relatives at NTHC Estate in Sakumono, reportedly following a dispute over an alleged GH¢500,000 debt.
The victims have been identified as 57-year-old George Atubiga and his 47-year-old niece, Irene Atubiga.
According to reports, they were reportedly shot dead on Friday, October 30, 2026, during a confrontation at their residence involving a suspect identified as Samuel Christopher Osei Anto.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Accra Regional Police Command said preliminary investigations pointed to a financial disagreement between George Atubiga and the suspect, arising from an alleged GH¢500,000 loan that had not been repaid.
Police accounts indicate that the suspect visited the victims’ residence on the morning of the incident, accompanied by a woman identified as Beatrice Mumuni, to demand repayment of the money.
The visit reportedly resulted in an altercation, during which the suspect allegedly opened fire, killing George and his niece, Irene.
The two victims were subsequently taken to a hospital, where a medical officer pronounced them dead.
Their remains have since been transferred to the Police Hospital Mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
Meanwhile, the Baatsona Divisional Police Command has taken up investigations into the double killing, while the Accra Regional Police Command says it is pursuing efforts to arrest the suspect.
Police have also appealed to members of the public who may have information that could assist the investigation to come forward.
The Police statement read, “The Baatsona Divisional Police Command is investigating the murder of two persons identified as Irene Atuguba, a 47-year-old, and George Atuguba, a 57-year-old, at NTHC Estate, Sakumono,
On Friday, 30th October 2026, upon receipt of information by the Sakumono District Police Command about the murder of two persons at NTHC Estate, Sakumono, a team of officers was immediately dispatched to the house where the bodies of the two deceased persons were found lying in a pool of blood.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the incident may have been triggered by a financial dispute involving the deceased George Atuguba, who had allegedly borrowed 5H$500,000.00 from the suspect but failed to repay the amount. On the morning of the incident, suspect Samuel Christopher Osei Anto reportedly went to the deceased’s residence with a woman identified as Beatrice Mumuni to demand repayment. A misunderstanding allegedly ensued, during which the suspect shot and killed George Atuguba and his niece, Irene Atuguba.
The deceased persons were rushed to the Hospital, where they were pronounced dead by a medical officer. Their bodies have since been deposited at the Police Hospital Mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
The Accra Regional Police Command assures the public that every effort is being made to apprehend the suspect and bring him to justice. Members of the public with relevant information are encouraged to assist the Police with their investigations”.
See the statement below:
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